The stated goal of Canada's Business Immigration Program is to promote
economic development and employment by attracting people with venture
capital, business acumen and entrepreneurial skills. The Program also
seeks to develop new commercial opportunities and to improve access to
growing foreign markets by importing people who are familiar with
those markets and their special requirements and customs.
Foreign individuals with business/managerial experience and relatively
high net-worth may apply for Canadian permanent resident status under
one of the following three sub-categories:
Investors The Immigrant Investor Program seeks to attract experienced persons and capital to Canada. Investors must demonstrate business experience, a minimum net worth of CDN $800,000 and make an investment of CDN $400,000.
Entrepreneurs The Entrepreneur Program seeks to attract experienced persons that will own and actively manage businesses in Canada that will contribute to the economy and create jobs. Entrepreneurs must demonstrate business experience, a minimum net worth of CDN $300,000 and are subject to conditions upon arrival in Canada.
Self-employed persons Self-employed persons must have the
intention and ability to create their own employment. They are expected
to contribute to the cultural or athletic life of Canada. They may
create their own employment by purchasing and managing a farm in Canada.
Business Immigration:
